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Portable ensuite hire across Australia
Compare portable toilet-and-shower ensuites for renovations, temporary accommodation and project sites.
Get quotesWhat portable ensuite hire actually involves
Portable ensuite hire provides a single cabin containing both a toilet and a shower, and often a small vanity or basin. It is the standard answer when a home is mid-renovation, when a granny flat or secondary dwelling has no working bathroom yet, or when a small crew needs full amenities in one footprint.
An ensuite is not simply a portaloo with a shower added. Because it includes a shower it has the same water and greywater considerations as a dedicated shower unit, plus a toilet waste tank. Most units connect to a garden tap for water and use gas instantaneous hot water.
Ensuites are typically hired for weeks or months rather than days, which changes how you should compare quotes. On a twelve-week renovation the servicing schedule and any water or pump-out charges matter far more than the headline weekly rate.
Indicative portable ensuite hire cost is $380–$580 per week, or $480–$750 for an event weekend, subject to water connection and servicing. See the full cost guide.
Specifications and requirements
- What's included
- Toilet and shower in one cabin; many units add a basin or vanity and internal lighting.
- Footprint
- Larger than a standard portaloo — commonly around 1.2m x 2.2m. Check gate and side-access width.
- Water
- Usually a garden-tap connection. Gas instantaneous hot water is the norm.
- Waste
- Toilet waste tank plus greywater handling. Confirm pump-out frequency and whether it is included.
- Power
- Often a standard 10A outlet for lighting and pump. Confirm what the unit needs on site.
- Typical hire term
- Weeks to months. Longer terms usually attract materially better weekly rates.
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Portable toilet hire Sydney
From CBD high-rises to Northern Beaches events — compare Sydney suppliers.
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Portable toilet hire Melbourne
Event capital coverage across the CBD, inner north and growth corridors.
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Portaloo hire Brisbane
Site loos and event units from the Valley to the Gold Coast fringe.
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Portable toilet hire Perth
Metro and regional WA coverage for mining, construction and events.
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Portable toilet hire Adelaide
Festival-season ready suppliers across the metro and wine regions.
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Portaloo hire Newcastle
Hunter region hire for sites, surf clubs and community events.
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Portable ensuite options
Portable ensuite
Toilet and shower in one — popular for renovations and granny flats.
When to hire
Construction sites
Plan units, servicing and access for crews and contractors.
Events and festivals
Allow for accessible facilities, handwashing, queues and peak attendance.
Weddings and functions
Compare luxury trailers with practical standard units.
Renovations and emergencies
Use ensuites, showers or rapid-response units while facilities are unavailable.
Portable ensuite hire FAQs
A single self-contained cabin with both a toilet and a shower, and usually a basin. It is the common choice for home renovations, granny flats and temporary accommodation where a household needs a complete bathroom rather than just a toilet.
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